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They predict that a complete understanding of the human genetic code would provide untold benefits for humanity,for example,those abilities to diagnose, cure, and eventually prevent many diseases caused by faulty genes. nuVux5:
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 nm&
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genetic abnormalities 基因异常 (>f`>6 V
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参考译文: 4OQ,|Wm4G
他们预计,对人体基因编码的全面认识将给人类带来无法估量的好处,例如,使人类能够诊断、治疗并最终预防由基因缺陷造成的很多疾病。